Accounts Payable Coordinator

Job TitleUnder general direction, is responsible for performing supervisory level work planning, directing staff, and coordinating activities to ensure vendor payments and travel are processed accurately and on-time. This position reports to the Accounts Payable Manager and exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.Work Location City Tower, 100 W. Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78205. Some remote work may be available depending on projects and business needs. Work Schedule Monday - Friday; 7:45 AM - 4:30 PMEssential Job FunctionsSupervises, trains, and evaluates assigned staff to ensure tasks are performed accurately and on-time.Serves as the primary trainer for accounts payable staff and all City department staff on accounts payable and travel related functions, policies, and SAP processes.Validates and tests changes to the accounts payable software system.Ensures compliance within payment terms and with all City, department, and section rules, policies and procedures.Monitors, reviews, and ensures accuracy of payments and documentation to ensure compliance to data entry standards, selection of remittance address, and other designated criteria.Responds to inquiries from both vendors and City personnel regarding payment status and ensures quick resolution to issues; ensures good vendor and departmental relationships and escalates unsettled issues to management as needed.Utilizes the SAP Financial and Accounting System and oversees preparation of payables documents for conversion and entry into the system, retrieval of information, preparation of reports, and compliance.Utilizes the enterprise content management systems to monitor AP entry, efficiencies, work referred to departments, and responses.Utilizes report features to gauge system usage, ensure data integrity, and correct linking to the SAP system.Assists in special projects as assigned, including completion of system reports, research, and compilation of data using various software applications.Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.Job RequirementsBachelor's degree from an accredited college or universityThree (3) years of increasingly responsible accounting experiencePreferred QualificationsIntermediate Excel experienceSupervisory experienceFamiliarity with Accounts Payable policies, procedures, and administrative directivesProficiency in generating and analyzing accounts payable reports based on large data setsApplicant InformationUnless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of governmental accounting, auditing, and financial reportingKnowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesKnowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, and regulationsKnowledge of automated procurement systemsKnowledge of modern office practices and proceduresSkill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs, including the use of Excel at an intermediate levelAbility to supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staffAbility to communicate clearly and effectivelyAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, co-workers, supervisors, residents, and City staffAbility to interpret and analyze complex financial informationAbility to interpret and apply administrative and departmental policies and proceduresAbility to perform all the essential functions of the position with or without accommodationsAbility to work primarily inside an office environmentBenefitsThe City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one. For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio: Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is View phone number on apply.j-vers.com and our fax number is View phone number on apply.j-vers.com.